How To Use CPT Code 27500

CPT 27500 describes the closed treatment of a femoral shaft fracture without manipulation. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 27500?

CPT 27500 is used to describe the closed treatment of a femoral shaft fracture without manipulation. This means that the provider sets the fracture into the correct position and repairs it without physically moving or manipulating the bones. The goal of this procedure is to stabilize the fracture and promote healing.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 27500 is: ‘Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture, without manipulation.’

3. Procedure

1. After confirming the exact site of the fracture using radiographic images, the provider applies a long leg cast or other fixation materials to stabilize the fracture.
2. In some cases, the provider may apply traction to achieve more stabilization and correct bone alignment.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 27500 is used for patients with a femoral shaft fracture that requires closed treatment without manipulation. The provider must stabilize the fracture using a long leg cast or other fixation materials. Traction may be used in certain cases to achieve better stabilization and alignment.

5. When to use CPT code 27500

CPT code 27500 should be used when a provider performs closed treatment of a femoral shaft fracture without manipulation. This code is appropriate when the fracture is stabilized using a long leg cast or other fixation materials, and no physical manipulation of the bones is performed.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 27500, the provider must document the following information:

• Confirmation of the exact site of the fracture using radiographic images
• Description of the closed treatment procedure performed, including the use of a long leg cast or other fixation materials
• Documentation of any traction applied, if applicable

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 27500, ensure that the procedure performed meets the criteria for closed treatment of a femoral shaft fracture without manipulation. There are no specific guidelines regarding reporting this code with other codes. However, it is important to accurately document and code all services provided during the encounter.

8. Historical information

CPT 27500 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been no updates or changes to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A patient presents with a femoral shaft fracture, and the provider applies a long leg cast to stabilize the fracture without manipulating the bones.
2. After confirming a femoral shaft fracture, the provider applies fixation materials to stabilize the fracture and promote healing without performing any bone manipulation.
3. A patient with a femoral shaft fracture undergoes closed treatment with the application of a long leg cast, without any manipulation of the bones.
4. The provider treats a femoral shaft fracture by applying a long leg cast to stabilize the fracture, without performing any physical manipulation.
5. After diagnosing a femoral shaft fracture, the provider applies fixation materials to stabilize the fracture without manipulating the bones.
6. A patient with a femoral shaft fracture receives closed treatment with the application of a long leg cast, without any manipulation of the bones.
7. The provider treats a femoral shaft fracture by applying a long leg cast to stabilize the fracture, without performing any physical manipulation.
8. After confirming a femoral shaft fracture, the provider applies fixation materials to stabilize the fracture and promote healing without performing any bone manipulation.
9. A patient presents with a femoral shaft fracture, and the provider applies a long leg cast to stabilize the fracture without manipulating the bones.
10. The provider treats a femoral shaft fracture by applying a long leg cast to stabilize the fracture, without performing any physical manipulation.